league (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈliːɡ/
Definition
A group of teams or individuals who compete against each other in a sport or game.
Examples
The baseball league has ten teams this season.
She plays in a local amateur football league.
He was drafted into the major league straight out of college.
How to Use league
- league of (prepositional phrase)
- An association or group formed for a specific purpose. — "They formed a league of concerned citizens to address the issue."
- major league (collocation)
- The highest level of professional sports competition. — "She aspired to reach the major league in tennis."
- minor league (collocation)
- A lower level of professional sports competition, often a training ground for the major league. — "He spent two seasons in the minor league before being called up."
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